Congress

House Subcommittee Members Should Support Proven Safety Solutions in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Markup

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Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety has submitted a letter to members of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade ahead of a February 10 markup of  key safety bills. This includes support…

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Robust Funding for Biking and Walking Safety Infrastructure in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Is Critical

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Advocates has joined over 1,100 other advocacy organizations to key U.S. House and Senate Committees with jurisdiction over the surface transportation reauthorization bill urging them to maintain and enhance robust investments and safety provisions for bicycling and walking infrastructure. This…

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Senate Commerce Committee Should Pursue a People-and-Safety-First Approach to AVs

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Ahead of a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Commerce Committee, titled “Hit the Road, Mac: The Future of Self-Driving Cars,” Advocates has sent a letter urging Senators to advance proven solutions to improve safety on our Nation’s roads and establish…

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Traffic Safety Advocates Call on Congress to Not Weaken Truck Safety

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In a series of letters to key Congressional committees, a coalition of traffic safety advocates called on Congress to not weaken truck safety. In the letters legislation of concern and the specific safety issues imperiling truck safety in those measures…

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